How far is Meridian, MS from Cleveland, MS?
The driving distance from Meridian, MS to Cleveland, MS is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Jackson, located in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Cleveland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Cleveland.
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Start on 25th Avenue
83 m · 17 sec · 25th Avenue
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Turn left onto 8th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · 8th Street
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Turn left onto Airport Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Airport Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Frontage Road
907 ft · 15 sec · North Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson
85.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West, US 49 North: Vicksburg, Yazoo City
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 220 North, I 49 North: North Jackson, Yazoo City
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49 North: Yazoo City
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Medgar Evers Boulevard
39.5 mi · 49 min · Medgar Evers Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49W North, MS 3 South: Indianola, Vicksburg
46.7 mi · 57 min
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North Sunflower Avenue
13.5 mi · 24 min · North Sunflower Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Highway 61
10.2 mi · 14 min · South Highway 61
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Turn left onto Lee Street
2163 ft · 59 sec · Lee Street
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Continue on College Street
956 ft · 28 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto South Leflore Avenue
1684 ft · 50 sec · South Leflore Avenue
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Turn right onto South Court Street
133 m · 19 sec · South Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Cleveland.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 20 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 West: Jackson
85.3 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Cleveland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Cleveland?
The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km) and usually takes 04h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Meridian and 106.2 miles from Cleveland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Cleveland.
Stop Ideas Near Clinton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clinton.
Union Station
Vicksburg, MS
Hazlehurst station
Yazoo City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 150.95 mi (242.93 km).
#1 Meridian
City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 36,011 |
| Coordinates | 32.3643100, -88.7036600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleveland
County seat of Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States
| Population | 10,846 |
| Coordinates | 33.7440000, -90.7248200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleveland (-90.72482, 33.744)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $28.40 | $56.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.94 | $63.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.61 | $81.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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